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‘What’s Next?’ events for international students leaving the University

All international students due to leave this year are invited to the What’s Next? Leavers Conference - designed to help you in your next steps and future endeavours.

What's Next Conference

The programme of events includes a series of inspirational and practical talks, networking opportunities and interactive sessions, where you'll hear from alumni and fellow graduates and reflect on your experiences here.

What's Next? Leavers Conference

Fee for entry £5

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 9.30am

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 4.45pm

John McIntyre Centre, Pollock Halls

What's Next? Ceilidh

Fee for entry £5

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 7.00pm

Wednesday 29 July 2015, 11.00pm

Speigeltent, George Square Gardens

Highlights include:

  • Headline speech from Mark Beaumont, record breaking cyclist and adventurer
  • Dr Tina Harrison, Assistant Principal, on how you can make the most of your Edinburgh degree to enhance your career prospects
  • A panel of recent alumni sharing insight and advice, and answering your questions
  • Interactive workshops to help you reflect on your Edinburgh experience
  • The What's Next fusion ceilidh in the Spiegeltent with live band Whisky Kiss

Want to share your experience?

Have you got something to say about your experiences as an international student or your plans for the future that will inspire or inform your fellow leavers at this crucial stage? Have you always wanted to give a TED-style talk? You can give a Lightening Talk during the conference. If you'd like to be part of this, get in touch with the International Office:

Get the app

Our What’s Next toolkit app will give you the practical information you need, whether you are staying on in Edinburgh, moving home, going to a new country or continuing into further study. The toolkit will guide you on careers, immigration, support and practical financial matters.

Further information

Visit the What’s Next webpage for more detailing including how to get the app and book your ticket:

What's Next?